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Spark Of Charm

The best time to climb Mount Ijen (2799 M above sea level) is at 3 am (from Paltuding basecamp). Because it takes time to reach its peak about 2 hours. That's when we could see the beautiful sunrise from the heights. But the struggle of two hours is not easy, it takes physically tough and endless patience. Because of impassable terrain quite heavy (especially for those who have never done outdoor activities, hiking). From the start we are faced with an uphill road is quite steep and it's very exhausting, not to mention we have to deal with the cold mountain air that ranged from 7 to 5 degrees Celsius.

But do not worry, all efforts will be rewarded when it reached the top of the mountain that has the largest crater in the world. So many amazing sights we see here.

 

This is the picture when the sun shows his form for the first time from behind the mountains that surround the crater of Ijen.

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Uploaded on March 27, 2013
Taken on August 24, 2012